A connecting element for insertion into the ends of at least two hollow sections
of different cross-section, in particular in the case of a middle node for an instrument
panel transverse beam in automobile manufacture is such that a push-fit body is
shape-formed-by way of extrusion of a light weight alloy, plastic or other extrudable
material-on a frame with side walls extending in the direction of insertion, the
push-fit body is of smaller cross-section than the frame and contains lengths of
the frame walls. That frame preferably surrounds the push-fit body which in turn
forms a corner of the frame. In addition, the frame may exhibit an integral frame
bracket outside one frame side wall whereby the frame bracket walls are aligned
with parallel frame walls.
